Classic Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Recipe
Make the best homemade lemonade with this easy recipe. It balances tart lemon flavor with sweet simple syrup, creating a refreshing summer drink perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 8–10 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water (for simple syrup)
- 4 cups cold water (for mixing)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup: Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Squeeze your lemons to yield 2 cups of fresh lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove pulp and seeds.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and 4 cups of cold water.
- Stir the mixture well until fully combined. Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding a little more water or lemon juice if needed.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve the classic homemade lemonade over plenty of ice. Garnish each glass with a fresh lemon slice.
Notes
- For a pitcher lemonade recipe that serves a crowd, double or triple this recipe.
- To make this a pink lemonade easy, add 1/4 cup of cranberry juice or a few drops of red food coloring to the mixture.
- This recipe uses natural lemonade ingredients for a bright, fresh taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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